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Real Property
Real property is land and any improvements (such as dwellings, septic, power, water, driveways, and outbuildings) attached to the land. Land for valuation purposes is bare land only. We do not value trees, landscaping or vegetation on the land. Improvements for assessment purposes is everything that is added to the land (it is not to indicate that you improved the property).The assessor values real property using one or more of three professional appraisal methods using guidelines from the Department of Revenue and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO):Market or sales comparison method uses sales to provide estimates of value for …
Assessor - March 28, 2018, 11:52 a.m.
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Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Fall Event: Winlock
Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at the old solid waste Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, between Winlock and Vader. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …
Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:30 p.m.
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Unfunded and Under-funded Mandates
Unfunded Mandates - County Service Delivery Local government continues to be impacted by unfunded, or under‐funded, mandates from state and federal agencies, courts, the State Legislature, and Congress. Reserves that would be used for capital, and technology needs are often compromised and service levels will be reduced in order to meet these mandates.Washington State Association of Counties has indicated county revenues are not keeping pace with the cost of normal inflation and population growth, in comparison with cities and the state, county revenue growth lags behind.Counties are tasked with implementing laws and court mandates on behalf of the State of …
Budget - March 5, 2019, 10:57 a.m.
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County seeks volunteer for Open Space Advisory Committee
The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking an individual actively involved in farming to serve on the Lewis County Open Space Advisory Committee.The five-member Open Space Advisory Committee represents the region’s farming community and serves in an advisory capacity to the Lewis County Assessor. Its role is to provide guidance in implementing state assessment guidelines for open space, farm and agricultural lands, and timberlands, as outlined in RCW 84.34. The committee offers insight on topics such as land quality, typical crops and net cash rental assessments to help the Assessor determine accurate and fair current use values …
Commissioners - Sept. 5, 2025, 11:04 a.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a job with Lewis County? The first step is to check the Job Board daily for all current open positions within Lewis County government. Read the job posting and job description thoroughly. If you are qualified for an open position, fill out and sign a Lewis County employment application. Return the application along with any other required documents before the closing date listed in the Job Posting. Where can I get a Lewis County employment application? You can click on “Job Board” on this website. All job openings will have an editable PDF application form. …
Human Resources - April 25, 2016, 8:15 a.m.
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2012 Budget
2012 Budget for Lewis County, Washington PDF file Budget Summary & MessageCounty Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All Funds Revenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU Extension Capital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport AppendicesAppendix A - Welcome to Lewis County/What's Happening in LC/Elected Officials/Statistics Appendix …
Budget - April 3, 2012, 9:44 a.m.
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Concealed Pistol License and Fingerprinting application
The Lewis County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Permituim for all CPL applications and Fingerprinting scheduling.Please click here for the Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application process. Both new applications and renewals.Please click here for non CPL related fingerprint scheduling.If you live within the city limits of Centralia, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-330-7680.If you live within the city limits of Chehalis, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-748-8605.If you live within the city limits of Napavine, please click here for information on how …
Sheriff - May 11, 2023, 1:49 p.m.
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Public Defense
Para español, haga clic en el botón "translate" en la parte superior de la página Our Mission Contact The Lewis County Public Defense provides the courts with attorneys to represent persons charged with certain state and county criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases when the person is unable to afford an attorney (indigent). Lewis County Public Defense Services 351 NW North St Rm 210 Chehalis, WA, 98532 Public Defense Questions or Interest: 360-740-1339 Public Defense Screening: 360-736-9301 Email: public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays Obtaining an AttorneyA representative of Lewis County Public Defense …
Public Defense - Feb. 5, 2024, 2:26 p.m.
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Upcoming Sheriff's Sales
October 2015 2318 Harrison Avenue, Centralia - October 9, 2015-Opening bid $175,000, Sold to Plaintiff Vacant Lot - US Hwy 6 (Main St) Pe Ell - October 9, 2015- Cancelled, see January 2016 for new date 494 Dluhosh Rd., Onalaska - October 30, 2015-Cancelled, See February 2016 for new date November 2015 321 South 4th Street, Toledo - November 13, 2015-Opening bid $77,945.91, sold to Plaintiff 595 Oyler Road, Ethel - November 13, 2015-Opening bid $100, sold for $1,600 to 3rd party 154 Aylesworth Rd., Chehalis - November 20, 2015-Opening bid $56,490.40, Sold to Plaintiff 2 Lots, 125 & 129 …
Sheriff - Dec. 4, 2015, 12:27 p.m.
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Consider the Weed Wrench
If a small population of invasive Scotch broom inhabits a portion of your land, consider controlling it with the use of a Weed Wrench. Scotch broom is that evergreen shrub that will begin blooming with bright yellow flowers in the next few weeks. The plant is easily extracted with human power and a tool called a Weed Wrench that grips the base of the plant tightly and pulled from the soil, when the handle is levered over. Larger populations of broom should consider other control methods including selective herbicides to manage this noxious weed. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed …
Weed Control - May 3, 2011, 2:22 p.m.
